NET 200 - Digital Forensics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Networking

Description:

This course is designed to teach the students the methods of digital computer forensics and investigation. Students will learn how to properly conduct a digital forensics investigation by navigating through each phase of the digital forensics analysis methodology. Computer forensics lab requirements will be introduced along with the practical aspects of identification, seizure, and transportation of gathered evidence. Anti-forensics techniques and how they may negatively affect the forensic investigation process are discussed. The main elements of a digital forensics investigative report are also discussed. Additional topics include acquiring digital evidence, analyzing digital evidence, Windows forensics analysis, web browser and e-mail forensics, and open source intelligence. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Differentiate digital forensics from other cyber security domains; Research the characteristics and components of a physical forensics lab to determine implementation strategies and necessary costs; Implement utilities to capture computer memory images; Identify the nature of Anti-forensics techniques; Explain the main elements of a final digital forensics investigative report.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CS 100

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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